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What Should You Do If You Crack or Chip a Tooth?

2026-10-16T03:57:37-04:00

If you crack or chip a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water, avoid chewing on the damaged side, and contact your dentist for an evaluation. Save any broken pieces and protect the tooth from additional pressure until you receive professional care. While a small chip may only require a simple repair, deeper cracks can [...]

What Should You Do If You Crack or Chip a Tooth?2026-10-16T03:57:37-04:00

When Should You Call an Emergency Dentist Instead of Waiting?

2026-10-16T03:57:38-04:00

You should call an emergency dentist when you experience severe tooth pain, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, or signs of infection. These symptoms may require immediate treatment to prevent complications or permanent dental damage. However, not every dental problem requires an emergency appointment. Mild sensitivity, minor chips, and certain restoration issues may be [...]

When Should You Call an Emergency Dentist Instead of Waiting?2026-10-16T03:57:38-04:00

TMJ Treatment: Physical Therapy, a Night Guard, or a Dentist First?

2026-10-16T03:58:05-04:00

Jaw pain, clicking, or a jaw that feels like it's catching can send one person to a dentist and another to a physical therapist. In many cases, the starting point is similar: identify what type of temporomandibular disorder, or TMD, is actually present and begin with conservative, reversible care. Many TMD symptoms improve without invasive [...]

TMJ Treatment: Physical Therapy, a Night Guard, or a Dentist First?2026-10-16T03:58:05-04:00

Root Canal Recovery: Your Complete Day-by-Day

2026-09-30T03:52:57-04:00

Root canal treatment has an outdated reputation for being painful. In reality, modern root canal treatment is performed with local anesthesia, and most patients describe the in-chair experience as similar to getting a routine filling, according to the American Association of Endodontists. What often causes more uncertainty is the recovery afterward: knowing which sensations are [...]

Root Canal Recovery: Your Complete Day-by-Day2026-09-30T03:52:57-04:00

What Should I Do If I Have a Severe Toothache at Night?

2026-09-17T04:38:22-04:00

A sudden, intense toothache in the middle of the night can quickly ruin your rest. When dental pain strikes after hours, it’s easy to feel stuck and unsure of how to handle it. The good news is that you’re not completely out of options.There are a few practical things you can do right away to [...]

What Should I Do If I Have a Severe Toothache at Night?2026-09-17T04:38:22-04:00

What Happens to Your Smile After a Tooth Extraction?

2026-09-30T03:39:17-04:00

When your dentist says, “That tooth has to come out,” your first thought probably isn’t about what your smile will look like afterward—it’s usually something along the lines of “Will this hurt?” or “How soon can I eat again?” But once the healing begins, and the swelling goes down, many people start to notice subtle [...]

What Happens to Your Smile After a Tooth Extraction?2026-09-30T03:39:17-04:00

Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Change Your Jaw or Face Shape?

2026-09-30T04:40:47-04:00

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew Wilson, DMD, Cornerstone Dentistry, Anderson. Last updated September 2026. Quick answer: No, wisdom teeth removal doesn't noticeably change your face shape or jawline, and it doesn't recess your jaw. A 2023 3D imaging study found facial soft tissue returned to its original volume by 6 months after wisdom [...]

Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Change Your Jaw or Face Shape?2026-09-30T04:40:47-04:00

Oral Debriding Explained: The Hidden Key to Gum Health

2026-06-18T00:28:17-04:00

Your gums play a huge role in your overall oral health, but they often get overlooked. We brush our teeth, floss, and use mouthwash, but what about the gums themselves? Oral debriding is a key step that can help keep your gums healthy and prevent common issues like gum disease.  This simple yet effective process [...]

Oral Debriding Explained: The Hidden Key to Gum Health2026-06-18T00:28:17-04:00

Emotional Recovery After Tooth Extraction: Crying, Anxiety and Feeling Low

2026-09-30T03:39:38-04:00

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew Wilson, DMD, Cornerstone Dentistry, Anderson. Last updated September 2026. Quick answer: Crying, feeling anxious or feeling low after a tooth extraction or wisdom teeth removal is common and usually short-lived. The main causes are sedation or anesthesia wearing off, pain and poor sleep, and the emotional side of [...]

Emotional Recovery After Tooth Extraction: Crying, Anxiety and Feeling Low2026-09-30T03:39:38-04:00

The Tooth That Changed the Will: A Legal Extraction Drama

2026-09-15T04:15:12-04:00

A single tooth caused a big legal mess—sounds like a plot twist from a movie, right? But this story is real, and it’s as wild as it gets. A simple tooth extraction ended up sparking a courtroom battle over a will, shaking up family drama and legal rules all at once. When something as [...]

The Tooth That Changed the Will: A Legal Extraction Drama2026-09-15T04:15:12-04:00
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